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BU03 LSN

2003 Subaru Forester

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,822 mi
Last recorded133,822 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Forester90,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 LSN
MakeSubaru
ModelForester
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 133,822 miles

front wipers are perishing

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jul 2025 133,822 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front wipers are perishing

vehicle underbody has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2024 131,057 miles

Central exhaust flanges corroded.

brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn.

surface corrosion on rear body and suspension.

Pass 19 Jul 2023 128,139 miles

offside rear metal brake pipes are showing signs of corrosion

rear axle cross frame. is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2022 125,216 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underside vehicle on steering, suspension and chassis components

Fail 20 Jul 2022 125,216 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion underside vehicle on steering, suspension and chassis components

Pass 15 Jul 2021 121,956 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 118,833 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipe slightly corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2019 113,747 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

surface corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2018 107,465 miles

Nearside headlamp lens slightly tarnished.

Offside headlamp lens slightly tarnished.

Pass 17 Jul 2017 102,153 miles

middle exhaust flange

Fail 17 Jul 2017 102,153 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

middle exhaust flange

Pass 13 Jul 2016 98,785 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,961 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 91,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 91,272 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 87,822 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 84,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,095 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2008 53,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 40,486 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,831 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Forester?

Based on 456,470 MOT tests across 33,044 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,679
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
33,044
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,106
Registration plate lamp not working 6,977
position lamp(s) not working 6,967
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,820
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,429
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BU03 LSN is a 2003 Subaru Forester in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Forester models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 90,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Forester fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 LSN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Forester typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Forester is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU03 LSN registered?

BU03 LSN is a 2003 Subaru Forester, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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